Memories from the Archives – 2005
Residents of Coolnanave on the Dublin Road in Mitchelstown voiced anger regarding their new neighbours, as it appeared that Traveller families, who were resident...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
South Coast Television (SCTV), a community-run company broadcasting a multi-channel analogue TV service to county Cork and west Waterford, launched SCTV Digital, a new...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
In August 2005, the community of Castletownroche rallied behind a local family whose home on Main Street was extensively damaged by fire. The fire...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
Dead trout were spotted in the Gradogue River in Mitchelstown, after an overflow of sewage from the council's pumping station had polluted the river....
Memories from the Archives – 2005
In August 2005, Leaving Cert results were released and students returned to their former schools to collect them. CBS Mitchelstown’s Odhran O’Donoghue was among...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
Residents of St Bernard’s and Carrignagroghera, Fermoy, expressed their vehement opposition to the ESB’s proposed 70ft free-standing telecommunications mast in their area. Numerous objections...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
‘Will Aldi move into Fermoy?’ - a front page headline in August 2005, as rumours circulated that the store had plans to come to...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
Minister Micheál Martin officially opened EMF (Irl) Ltd in Mitchelstown, an advance factory at Coolnanave which was expected to bring 33 new jobs to...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
Contracts were being finalised for the sale of Castlehyde Hotel, which closed earlier in 2005 - it was reported that a local businessman and...
Memories from the Archives – 2005
Businesses were up in arms over increased water charges, with invoices increased in early July 2005 as part of the Government Water Services Pricing...
